Epipremnum giganteum Albo
Albo Giant Epipremnum
UK price
£5 to £25
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About Epipremnum giganteum Albo
One of the largest-leaved Epipremnum species in cultivation, so a single variegated sector on a mature paddle-shaped leaf can be very large. Epipremnum giganteum Albo shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Epipremnum giganteum (elongated oblong-elliptic, paddle-like, entire leaves on thick vining stem, root climber growth), with crisp white sectoral patches across the large paddle-shaped leaf, sold in the trade as 'albo mint' for a cooler-toned white.
Native range
Albo colour-break cultivar of Epipremnum giganteum, Indochina to Malaysia
Classification
- Genus
- Epipremnum
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Root-climbing climber
- Form of
- Epipremnum giganteum
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Elongated oblong-elliptic, paddle-like, entire
- Leaf length
- 60-120cm
- Leaf width
- 20-40cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, thick, unaffected by leaf variegation
- Venation
- Prominent pale midrib
- Texture
- Thick, leathery (coriaceous)
- Variegation
- chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. white sectoral variegation, described as 'AlboVariegation featuring stark white patches or sectors, which completely lack chlorophyll. MintVariegation featuring a speckled, marbled, or light pastel-green pattern.' for a cooler tone
- Growth habit
- Thick vining stem, root climber
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Before you buy
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present; a cutting without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, check that the variegation pattern appears on the newest growth and shows no signs of reversion to green
- Inspect the underside of leaves for spider mites (fine webbing or stippling) which are common on pothos-family plants
- Confirm the cutting has visible roots or a healthy node before purchasing; unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed
Epipremnum giganteum Albo care
- Substrate
- Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.
Common problems
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or too little light
Fix: Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)
Cause: Insufficient light causing reversion to green
Fix: Move to a brighter position: variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering or compacted substrate
Fix: Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Epipremnum giganteum Albo
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 2-4 months